New 'super-paper' is stronger than cast iron

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By Jon Evans CAN’T punch your way out of a paper bag? That wouldn’t be surprising if were made of a new kind of paper that’s stronger than cast iron. The super-strong paper could be used to make tough sticky tape or synthetic replacements for biological tissues. Despite its exceptional strength, the paper is produced from cellulose, the same material as conventional paper. Cellulose fibres are the structural component of plants’ cell walls and the principal ingredient of wood. Despite its strength, it is made from the same stuff as conventional paper “Cellulose nanofibres are characterised by high strength and toughness,